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Carbon credits are flawed, but they can still help save forests

New Scientist · May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

Carbon credits bought by companies to offset their emissions really have reduced deforestation, but not by as much as credit developers claim, according to a rigorous analysis

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